Groundsman - Roodeplaat Training Centre (Pretoria)

Requirements

• An ABET certificate or relevant qualification. Certificate of working at heights will serve as an added advantage. Zero (0) to One (1) year relevant working experience. Knowledge of gardening equipment and appliances. Knowledge of lawn care process.
• Knowledge of the pruning and trimming process and techniques. Knowledge of daily/weekly maintenance of garden equipment procedures for efficient machine / equipment performance. Basic knowledge in supporting water utilization and water resource.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures. Knowledge of garden maintenance and planting practices. Knowledge of paving, painting, and tiling. Must be physically fit to stand/walk long hours. Basic understanding of government legislations.

Duties

• Able to work with chemicals for gardening purposes and gardening equipment, (running blades and gardening utensils). Maintain flower beds by fertilising, irrigating, weeding, and pruning.
• Landscape maintenance, cutting of lawn areas with lawnmower / ride-on-tractor, trim with hand cutter or brush cutter.
• Cleaning and maintain grounds and repair tools and structure such as buildings, benches. Provide proper upkeep of sideways, driveways and parking lots and other related ground features.
• Repair minor equipment’s and other related asset. Assist with maintenance duties from time to time. Adhere to all OHS Act.